Honda 23161-822-611 Drive Chain (RK428SH-36LE)

The Honda 23161-822-611 Drive Chain (RK428SH-36LE) is a genuine OEM component designed for Honda G-series and GX-series horizontal shaft engines, including the G200, G300, G42, G65, GX120, GX140, GX160, GX200, GX240, and GX270. As a direct Honda OEM part, this drive chain is manufactured to the exact pitch, width, and link count specified for these engines, ensuring proper engagement and durability in service. Always confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at specific serial breaks across this model range.

Key Features

• Genuine Honda OEM Chain — sourced directly from Honda's parts catalogue, matching the RK428SH-36LE specification called out for these engines — no guesswork on pitch or link count
• Broad Horizontal-Shaft Fitment — covers G-series and GX-series horizontal shaft engines including the G200, G300, GX120, GX140, GX160, GX200, GX240, and GX270, among others
• Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda updates drive components at production serial breaks; check your engine's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the correct chain for your unit
• Drive Continuity — a worn or stretched chain leads to skipped engagement, erratic power transfer, and accelerated wear on mating sprocket teeth; replacing it with the correct OEM chain restores consistent, smooth power delivery

The drive chain on these Honda horizontal shaft engines transfers rotational power from the crankshaft-side sprocket to a driven component — such as a camshaft or auxiliary drive assembly — keeping the engine's internal or external drive systems in proper time and sync. When a drive chain stretches, develops tight links, or loses its original pitch, it can skip, slap, or fail to engage cleanly, causing rough running, power loss, or damage to the sprockets it rides on. Replacing a worn chain with the correct OEM unit, specified here as part number 23161-822-611, restores proper drive engagement and protects the sprockets from premature wear.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

Verify Before You Order

Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.

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